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Ep. 51: Interview with historical fiction author Trish MacEnulty
In this episode of "Around the Writer's Table," Melody dives into the fascinating world of historical fiction with the talented Trish McAnaulty. Join them as they explore her journey from a casual interest in history to becoming an award-winning author. Trish shares her insights on the importance of research, emphasizing how it enriches her storytelling and connects past events to contemporary issues.
They discuss the challenges writers face, from balancing life responsibilities to the intricacies of self-promotion. Trish highlights the value of writing groups, where constructive feedback can help refine one's craft. From her wealth of experience, Trish encourages aspiring writers to persevere and embrace their unique voices. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips to fuel your writing journey. Tune in for an engaging conversation that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the joy of storytelling!
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They discuss the challenges writers face, from balancing life responsibilities to the intricacies of self-promotion. Trish highlights the value of writing groups, where constructive feedback can help refine one's craft. From her wealth of experience, Trish encourages aspiring writers to persevere and embrace their unique voices. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips to fuel your writing journey. Tune in for an engaging conversation that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the joy of storytelling!
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Visit our website for resource links, downloadable worksheets, and a full transcript of this episode!
aroundthewriterstable.com/ep-51
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Ep. 50: Writing with, around, and through Trauma
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In this episode of Around the Writers Table, we delve into the complex relationship between trauma and writing. Gina, Melody, and KimBoo, share our insights on how trauma influences our storytelling, emphasizing the importance of focusing on recovery rather than the trauma itself. We discuss the nuances of writing about personal experiences, the difference between cathartic writing and memoir, ...
Ep. 49: Interview with Pat Spears
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Gina Hogan Edwards interviews Pat Spears, an author of three novels and numerous short stories. Spears discusses her writing journey, influenced by her family's storytelling tradition and her experiences at Florida State University. She shares insights on her new novel, Hotel Impala, which explores themes of mental illness, homelessness, and the lies people tell themselves. The book, told from ...
Ep. 48: Trusting Your Creative Intuition
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Explore the power of intuition in this discussion where we examine how intuition blends experience and imagination to fuel the discovery writing process. We share personal stories of characters taking on a life of their own, and learn techniques to quiet the mind and trust the creative flow. Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, intuition can guide your writing. Discover how to hold story idea...
Ep. 47: Interview with Gina Hogan Edwards!
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Join us as we dive into the writing process and creative journey of author Gina Hogan Edwards. We explore how Gina overcame comparison and imposter syndrome at a transformative writing workshop, and learn about the inspiration and themes behind her historical fiction novel "Dancing at the Orange Peel." Gina shares insights on the challenges of writing authentic voices in historical fiction, as ...
Ep. 46 The Dread Pirate Comparisonitis
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As writers, your intrepid hosts here at Around the Writer's Table have all grappled with comparison itis throughout our creative journeys. It's a common issue that plagues many writers, stemming from imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the fear of missing out on the success of others.Listen in as we discuss how we've learned to approach these feelings with mindfulness and actively countering ...
Ep. 45: Interview with Karla Refojo
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In this episode, we're excited to have Melody interviewing Karla Refojo, a plant spirit medicine colleague and creator of the Tulku Oracle deck! Karla shares the inspiration behind her talismanic jewelry and Oracle deck, which blend elements of Nepali and Tibetan culture with animistic perspectives. She discusses her creative process, including the challenges of writing and the importance of qu...
Ep. 44: Creativity Quest: Wrap Up!
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In this episode, we wrap up our journey through the Creativity Quest, a framework developed by our own Gina Hogan Edwards to help writers navigate their creative journey. We discuss the origins of this 10-stage process and how it can serve as a personal coach for writers. Melody and KimBoo share our experiences with the quest, highlighting stages that resonated with us most. We explore the non-...
Ep. 43: Navigating the Stages of Creative Mastery
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This week on Around the Writers Table, we dove deep into the concept of yielding to mastery in writing. Gina kicked us off with a reminder of where we left off in the Creativity Quest stages, then explains that mastery is personal and subjective, emphasizing the importance of defining what success means to each individual. Melody connects this stage to the seasons of writing, highlighting how e...
Ep. 42: Creativity Quest: Yielding to Mastery
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Welcome to episode 42 of the Around the Writer’s Table podcast where we discuss the 10th and final stage of Gina’s Creativity Quest guideposts for writers: Yielding to Mastery. What does mastery look like for writers? It’s not about perfection, or even publication, but about defining success for yourself. We discuss the importance of setting your own goals and defining what mastery means to you...
Ep. 41: Interview with Rhett DeVane
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In this episode-the first in our interview series-Gina talks with author Rhett DeVane about the inspiration for her books, writing in multiple genres, and what her writing process is like. We explore the theme of intragenerational relationships and how it shows up in her upcoming novel Ditch Weed, as well as other books she’s written. Rhett also shares the meaning behind the book’s title. You d...
Ep. 40: Learning the Rhythms of Our Creative Process
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Ep. 40: Learning the Rhythms of Our Creative Process We had another great discussion around the writers table about trusting the creative process. I shared my own struggles with perfectionism and procrastination, and how learning to trust my process as a pantser has helped me push through to completion. We also talked about the importance of balance between structure and spontaneity. Melody bro...
Ep. 39: Bringing Characters to Life
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In this episode of Around the Writers Table, Melody and I are solo (duo?) while Gina is out on the road. We dove deep into the always-fascinating topic of character development. From navigating the mindsets of characters from different time periods to having breakthrough conversations with our creations, we explored all aspects of bringing multidimensional personalities to life. We geeked out o...
Ep. 38: Creativity Quest: Trusting the Process
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In this episode, Gina, Melody, and KimBoo explore a pivotal stage in Gina's "Creativity Quest" approach to writing, focusing on the theme of "Trusting the Process." This stage challenges writers to decide whether to persevere or give up when faced with obstacles. Gina shares the apocryphal story of R.U. Darby and his quest for gold, illustrating the importance of resilience and persistence in c...
Ep. 37: Claiming Your Creative Identity
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This week on Around the Writers Table, we dove deeper into the topic of integrating creative identity and how it relates to the seasons of writing. We shared personal stories about when others first recognized our creativity and how that shaped our development. I reflect on my mother's support despite differences in taste, and struggles claiming my identity while being told I was creative. Gina...
Ep. 36: Creativity Quest: Integrating and Dedicating
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Ep. 36: Creativity Quest: Integrating and Dedicating
Ep. 35: Revisions, Boundaries, and Clarity
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Ep. 35: Revisions, Boundaries, and Clarity
Ep. 34: Creativity Quest: Verifying and Testing
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Ep. 34: Creativity Quest: Verifying and Testing
Ep. 33: The Challenges of Authenticity
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Ep. 33: The Challenges of Authenticity
Ep. 32: Creativity Quest: Inviting Authentic Existence Pt.2
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Ep. 32: Creativity Quest: Inviting Authentic Existence Pt.2
Ep. 31: The New Era of SERIALS for Authors
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Ep. 31: The New Era of SERIALS for Authors
Ep. 30: The New Era of Subscriptions for Authors
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Ep. 30: The New Era of Subscriptions for Authors
Ep. 29: Creativity Quest: Inviting Authentic Existence
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Ep. 29: Creativity Quest: Inviting Authentic Existence
Ep. 28: Embracing Your Creative Authority
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Ep. 28: Embracing Your Creative Authority
Ep. 27: Creativity Quest: Taking Ownership
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Ep. 27: Creativity Quest: Taking Ownership
Ep. 26: Critiquing Your Inner Critic: Healthy Self Assessment
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Ep. 26: Critiquing Your Inner Critic: Healthy Self Assessment
Ep. 25: Creativity Quest - Assessing and Acknowledging
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Ep. 25: Creativity Quest - Assessing and Acknowledging
Ep. 23: Mirroring to Find Our Own Author Voice
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Ep. 23: Mirroring to Find Our Own Author Voice
This was such fun! Thank you, Gina!
Great interview Rhett @rhettdevane !! ❤
You are such a delight to interview. I loved hearing about your books and your writing process.
Oooooof, that was...yeah. That feeling of not deserving something because we haven't DONE ALL THE OTHER THINGS is so insidious. Gonna be thinking about this for a while. ♥